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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Not enough heat
Heat not distributed evenly over
griddle surface
Yellow flames
Incomplete flame
Flash-backs (flames outside
venturis/at control knobs)
Flames higher than edge of
bowl
Pressure regulator hums
Burner whistles when set to
LOW
Impossible to light burner
(using either igniter or match)
Sparks present that do not
originate from burners
Probable cause(s)
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Gas supply not open
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Venturis not placed over openings of gas valves
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Burner openings blocked
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Gas cylinder (almost) empty
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Pressure regulator not connected correctly to
cylinder and/or hose
Some heat differences are normal.
Probable cause(s) for big heat differences:
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Appliance not preheated
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Burners or venturis blocked
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Salt on burners
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Appliance connected to butane
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Burner blocked, pierced or rusted
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Burners or venturis blocked
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Lots of wind
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Gas cylinder (almost) empty
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Fat in bowl or on burners
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Hot weather
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New (full) gas cylinder
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Gas injector, venturi and/or burner dirty
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Burner or venturi blocked
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No gas supply
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Faulty wiring
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Solution(s)
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Open gas supply
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Place venturis over openings of gas valves
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Clean burner openings or replace burners
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Replace gas cylinder
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Reconnect pressure regulator to cylinder and/
or hose
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Preheat appliance
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Clean burners and venturis
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Clean burners
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Connect appliance to propane, using an
appropriate pressure regulator
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Clean or replace burner
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Close gas supply and set burners to OFF.
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Let appliance cool down.
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Clean burners and venturis.
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Put appliance with rear side towards wind
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Replace gas cylinder
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Clean bowl or burners
Not a hazard or defect. Should stop automatically
after a while.
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Clean gas injector, venturi and burner
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Clean burner and venturi
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Open gas supply and press safety knob on
pressure regulator (not present on all regulators)
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Replace wiring
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